SVHS Green and Gold
Principal's Newsletter
October 1, 2019 Edition
SVHS Scholars attend the Annual Superintendent's Breakfast.
FAFSA Parent Workshop
SVHS 2.0
October 14 - Program Information Night
October 15 - PTSA/Booster Meeting - Discussion of IB vs. AP
Oct. 16 - PSAT administration
October 16th is PSAT Day – College Readiness Day.
All students are required to attend school at the regular scheduled time for various grade level activities.
October 19 - Arrive Alive: A Forum for Safe Routes to School in Montgomery County, MD
A forum for parents, students, neighbors, and officials to discuss how to make walking and bus routes safe for Montgomery County students. Register or view online:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arrive-alive-a-forum-for-safe-routes-to-school-in-montgomery-county-md-tickets-72777358037What: Arrive Alive: A Safe Routes to School Forum
When: Saturday, October 19, 2019, 8:30AM - 12:30pm
Where: Northwood High School,919 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Online Resources for Families
Wednesday, October 2, 7:00-8:30 pm
Support your children by learning to navigate the many online resources available to all MCPS students. This workshop will address the fundamentals of the inquiry process, delve into searching a variety of databases, and compare free resources vs. subscription databases. Accessing eBooks and audiobooks using the Sora app will be also be explored. Presented by MCPS staff. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, 13737 Wisteria Drive, Germantown, MD 20874
Student Rights and Responsibilities and Code of Conduct (English and Spanish)
Student Rights and Responsibilities and Code of Conduct (English and Spanish)
In order to ensure a safe, productive, and positive learning environment, MCPS publishes two documents that help students, parents/guardians, and staff understand school rules and regulations; the expectations for student conduct; and the possible consequences for violating the rules. A Student’s Guide to Rights and Responsibilities is an overview of the rights and responsibilities students enjoy in MCPS and a summary of the laws and regulations that affect students.
The MCPS Code of Conduct provides an overview of discipline procedures and protocols and the range of consequences students could face for violating various policies, regulations, and rules. The guide also discusses the MCPS philosophy toward discipline.
All families received copies of these documents and are encouraged to review them with their child(ren). The documents are available online at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/students/rights/.
Derechos y Responsabilidades del Estudiante y Código de Conducta
Con el fin de asegurar un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro, productivo y positivo, (MCPS) publica dos documentos que ayudan a estudiantes, padres/guardianes y el personal a entender las reglas y regulaciones de la escuela; las expectativas para la conducta del estudiante; y las posibles consecuencias por violar las reglas. La Guía de Derechos y Obligaciones del Estudiante es un resumen de los derechos y responsabilidades que los estudiantes disfrutan en MCPS y un resumen de las leyes y regulaciones que afectan a los estudiantes.
El Código de Conducta proporciona un resumen de los procedimientos y protocolos de disciplina y la gama de consecuencias a la que los estudiantes podrían enfrentarse por violar diversas políticas, reglamentos y normas. La guía también comenta sobre la filosofía de MCPS para disciplinar.
Todas las familias recibieron una copia de estos documentos y se les anima a revisarlas con su hijo(s). Los documentos están disponibles en línea en
Saturday School (English and Spanish)
The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy, Inc. kicks off its 2019–2020 season of Saturday School on Saturday, September 21. Saturday School is a low-cost tutoring and mentoring program that provides a sixth day of learning and helps MCPS students enhance their mastery of core academic subjects. Students who are in need of additional academic support can attend sessions at one of 12 locations across Montgomery County. Classes begin on Saturday, September 21 and will end in May 2020. More information can be found at www.saturdayschool.org/.
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Escuela de los Sábados
La Academia de Aprendizaje George B. Thomas, Sr. (George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy, Inc.) lanza su temporada 2019-2020 de la Escuela de los Sábados el sábado, 21 de septiembre. La Escuela de los Sábados, es un programa de tutoría y mentoría a bajo costo, que ofrece un día más de aprendizaje y ayuda a los estudiantes de MCPS a mejorar su dominio de las materias académicas básicas. Los estudiantes que necesitan apoyo académico adicional pueden asistir a sesiones en una de las 12 localidades disponibles en todo el Condado de Montgomery. Las clases comienzan el sábado, 21 de septiembre, y terminarán en mayo 2020. Se puede encontrar más información en www.saturdayschool.org/
Late to School
Among the most significant challenges we face as a staff is managing students who are late to school and/or late to class. This has become a chronic issue, not just at Seneca, but across the country. We have a responsibility to address this behavior early and directly because not doing so allows your child to miss important instructional time, and disrupts others' learning experiences when students arrive late to class.
For your information, here is a link to the Student Tardy Policy: https://bit.ly/2kc0kQu
Are you #SVPROUD?
- Tweet, Snap, IB, FB, etc., a pic of you repping "The Valley" by wearing your Seneca gear.
- And don't forget to use #svproud. Go Eagles!
Seneca Valley High School
Email: marc_j_cohen@mcpsmd.org
Website: www.senecavalleyhighschool.com
Location: 19401 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown, MD, USA
Phone: 301-353-8000
Twitter: @SenecaValleyHS